As Daniel fled into the dark horrible screams came from behind him. Great wrenching sobs forced their way out of him. After coming all this way to free themselves from the Book, Daniel had never imagined that the freedom they sought could become a choice for evil.

Blue flashes lit up the sky over Rym as Daniel ran toward the gate. The streets were empty of people. He might as well have been alone in the entire world. Daniel didn't know how long he ran before he collapsed. When he ...